"Last-Minute Detection: Asteroid Explodes Over Berlin with Only 3 Hours Warning"

An asteroid exploded in the sky near Berlin after being discovered just three hours before impact, marking the eighth time scientists have predicted such an event. The asteroid, named 2024 BX1, was about a meter wide and produced a bright fireball visible for miles. While ultimately harmless, the incident highlights the importance of tracking and predicting asteroid paths. With approximately 33,000 near-Earth asteroids, efforts to monitor potential impacts, such as the asteroid Bennu, continue to be a priority for scientists.